Modelling a Cone Penetration Test in Dry Sand using the Material Point Method: A State-Dependent Constitutive Model Approach

The numerical modelling of a cone penetration test (CPT) has long been a challenging task due to the large deformations associated with the penetration of a CPT. Recent developments in advanced numerical methods have shown promising results in overcoming these difficulties by using the Material Point Method (MPM). In this thesis it is researched...